US Bridges

Flush Road over Hopkins Creek

Fair

Pottawatomie County, Kansas · 1.5S of Flush · Structure no. 000000000750150

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,850
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Flush Road over Hopkins Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Flush Road over Hopkins Creek in Pottawatomie County, Kansas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,850 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,420 by 2043. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFlush Road
CrossesHopkins Creek
Location1.5S of Flush
RouteCounty Highway 538
CountyPottawatomie County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.27667, -96.44507
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,850 (2013)
Projected traffic3,420 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Flush Road over Hopkins Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Flush Road over Hopkins Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Flush Road over Hopkins Creek carry?

About 2,850 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Flush Road over Hopkins Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Flush Road over Hopkins Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.